Secure

I've had enough of mucking 'bout
Wasting my time like a street tout
When there are priorities to face
My time so far has gone to waste

I tried to place the nice guy card
And so far blows have been dealt hard
Thrown in my face with no returns
Invested effort, time, all burned

So rather than dwell in regret
I shall now proceed to forget
And focus on me and my path
Calculate my plans, just like math

So back into my mind, retreat
With my pride, though not a defeat
Knowing now I'm out of the heat
My heart's still secure, safe, complete

Copyright © 2010 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)

Forgive Myself

I've reached the edge of the world where
I'm out of reach of faith and care
Unsure of what hope means to me
Too numb to dwell in misery

Aware that time has passed me by
Afriad of where my future lies
Now is the time that I must heed
All the advice that I now need

Now is the time to let it go
For only then will I now know
The power of my inner strength
And stay forgiven for the length

The lifespan left that's lent to me
Myself I should forgive, be free
For now I trap, punish myself
Regret brings down my mental health

Copyright © 2010 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)